Area Sports
Rex Chapman Visits
Written by: Scotty Dennis Rex Chapman Visits Caverna High School On Tuesday, September 04, Caverna High School welcomed a former UK basketball elitist and retired NBA player, Rex Chapman. Being native to our home state of Kentucky, born in Bowling Green and raised in Owensboro, Rex is not clueless where Kentucky’s athleticism potentials are. Rex joined…
Read MoreState tourney runner-ups
Persistence and hard work have paid off for a baseball team in Edmonson County. The Edmonson County 8U All-Stars have captured a big win in tournament play. The tournament was held in Clarkson from July 6-8. There were six teams competing for the 8U Coach Pitch Ky State Tournament title. Head Coach Eddie Atkins added,…
Read MoreGreen River Road Race results
WALK: 1. Nathan Whittinghill 1:16:06 2. Rae Ann Kirby 1:31:55 3. Betty Kirby 1:36:00 4. Carl Kell 1:45:35 RUN: 1. Jordan Green 29:47 2. Brian Collins 31:45 3. Belle Thomas 33.27 4. David Ennis 35.41 5. David Haynes 36.34 6. Parker Smith 38.08 7. Terry Young 38.10 8. Brad Sullivan 40.50…
Read More2018 BCYBA Spring Baseball Ends with a Successful Season
The Butler County Youth Baseball Association (BCYBA) just ended their third season under the Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Organization. This year was very successful and BCYBA is appreciative of all the support of many local businesses, organizations and volunteer hours from families and volunteers. The regular spring season included approximately 140 children (ages 4-12 years-old) representing…
Read MoreTRADITIONS RICHER THAN RICH: GHS honors former athletes
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. While the halls of Glasgow High School aren’t as familiar as the ones they walked during their school years, ten outstanding alumni athletes found themselves honored in displays on the walls of the school. Upon further examination, they found that while the building is different, Scottie traditions…
Read MoreCOACH SAM ROYSE: Best day at the ballpark
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Last Friday, Glasgow resident Sam Royse had his best day ever at the ball field he’s been playing on for most of his life – John E. Richardson Ballpark at Gorin Park. He’s played it as a Little League kid, a high school athlete, and he’s coached his team at…
Read MoreTime for a Jamboree
With a beautiful Saturday finally appearing at almost the end of April, the Edmonson County Softball and Baseball league was able to have their Jamboree at the HWY 70 park. Festivities started at 8:30 a.m. with recognition of two former outstanding championship teams. The season has been underway for a week but that didn’t make…
Read MoreSeniors sign for soccer
Seniors sign for soccer Rayna Glass Rayna.glass@jpinews.com Monday, March 5 marked an important day for two senior Lady Raiders preparing for life after high school. Mary Kate Dennis and Natalie Poynter both signed to continue their academic and athletic careers with the women’s soccer program at Brescia University. “I’m extremely proud of all they…
Read MoreColonels fall to John Hardin in Region Tournament
End of the road Colonels fall to John Hardin in Region Tournament Rayna Glass The Colonels entered the region tournament Wednesday, February 28 at Marion County with a Fifth Region giant standing before them, John Hardin. Caverna entered the tournament 13-16, the runner-up of the 18th district. The Bulldogs of John Hardin (26-7) defeated Central…
Read MoreSinking Shots, Shattering Records
Jobby Howard leads Colonels with 65 points to OT Staff Report When the Colonels traveled to Adair County on the night of January 8, they knew they would be faced with challenges, namely Zion Harmon, an oustanding athelete ranked first in his class in the nation. What the Colonels didn’t know is that they would…
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